1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua weights approximately 200 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
| Model | Bigua | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
